VIETNAM: NEW ERA

VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Int’l Financial Centre – A catalyst for Vietnam’s economic breakthrough: Deputy PM

Int’l Financial Centre – A catalyst for Vietnam’s economic breakthrough: Deputy PM

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh, who chairs the IFC’s Governing Council, said that the establishment of the centre in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang represented the initial realisation of a major task set out in the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress. While characterising the launch as an early milestone rather than a final achievement, he underscored that it reflected meticulous, methodical and determined preparations at multiple levels of government.
Vietnam strives for strategic autonomy in semiconductor era

Vietnam strives for strategic autonomy in semiconductor era

Semiconductors are no longer the exclusive domain of technological powerhouses; instead, every country is racing to research and produce them to secure their place in the global value chain. For Vietnam, this journey is inextricably linked to the goal of building an independent and self-reliant economy in the context of international integration.
Vietnam’s outbound investment exceeds 1.36 billion USD in 2025

Vietnam’s outbound investment exceeds 1.36 billion USD in 2025

Vietnam’s total outbound investment in 2025 exceeded 1.36 billion USD, up 88.7% year on year, with capital flows reaching 36 countries and territories and concentrated in sectors such as manufacturing, electricity and wholesale and retail trade, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.
FDI inflows in 2025 hit five-year high

FDI inflows in 2025 hit five-year high

Vietnam’s foreign direct investment in 2025 reached its highest level in the past five years, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.
14th National Party Congress ushers in Vietnam’s new era

14th National Party Congress ushers in Vietnam’s new era

The 14th National Party Congress is scheduled to take place from January 19 to 25, 2026, in Hanoi, with the participation of nearly 1,600 delegates, representing more than five million Party members nationwide. With the guiding motto “Unity-Democracy-Discipline-Breakthrough-Development,” the Congress will define strategic thinking, vision, and major policy decisions to enable the country to move forward confidently and strongly in a new era.
Party chief urges military logistics-technical sector to lead sci-tech innovation in new era

Party chief urges military logistics-technical sector to lead sci-tech innovation in new era

Party General Secretary To Lam said entering the period of renewal, and particularly in recent years, the general department has successfully fulfilled its role in providing strategic advice to the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence, including proposing and implementing solutions to streamline, merge and reorganise logistics and technical agencies and units in a coherent and unified manner from grassroots level to the entire armed forces. It has also effectively implemented a number of strategically significant projects and programmes aimed at strengthening overall capacity.
Vietnam International Financial Center in Da Nang inaugurated

Vietnam International Financial Center in Da Nang inaugurated

Vietnam on January 9 inaugurated a new facility of its International Financial Center (IFC) in Da Nang, marking another step in efforts to build a globally competitive financial hub, following the opening of the first IFC facility in Ho Chi Minh City in December.
Vietnam’s semiconductor industry accelerates in global race

Vietnam’s semiconductor industry accelerates in global race

Following the Government’s issuance of the strategy for the development of Vietnam’s semiconductor industry to 2030, with a vision to 2050, Vietnam is gradually emerging as a new bright spot on the global semiconductor map. From policies and investment to ecosystem development, all the key elements are coming together, opening up major opportunities for this strategic high-tech industry.
Eight export items each exceed 10 billion USD in 2025

Eight export items each exceed 10 billion USD in 2025

In 2025, Vietnam recorded eight export items each earning over 10 billion USD, accounting for 70.2% of the country’s total export turnover, with electronics, computers and components leading the pack at 107.748 billion USD, followed by machinery and equipment, phones and components, and textiles and garments.
Vietnam tourism accelerates green transition to power 2026 growth

Vietnam tourism accelerates green transition to power 2026 growth

Looking ahead to 2026, the tourism sector targets about 25 million international arrivals, 150 million domestic holidaymakers and total revenue of around 1.12 quadrillion VND (approximately 43 billion USD), reflecting its ambition to develop tourism into a spearhead economic sector in line with the Government's goals.
Vietnam records 8.02% GDP growth in 2025

Vietnam records 8.02% GDP growth in 2025

GDP in 2025 recorded solid growth, with an estimated increase of 8.02% compared with the previous year, second only to the growth rate in 2022 during the 2011–2025 period.
Average CPI up 3.31%

Average CPI up 3.31%

Average CPI in 2025 rose by 3.3% compared with 2024, meeting the target set by the National Assembly.